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The summertime heat is waning, pumpkin spice lattes are back, football is on TV. It’s time to shake up some cocktails to match the season! We’ve made a list of simple, crisp drinks to ease you into Autumn that are perfect for cozying up next to the fireplace or bonfire. Sparkling Hard Cider Sangria Photo courtesy http://iowagirleats.com/ Sangria is a refreshing punch for lounging in the summer sun, but a small tweak in the recipe leads to a fantastic brew that’s perfect for sitting around a fire pit with friends. Instead of wine use hard cider, and keep the good times rolling as the leaves change colors. Get the recipe >> Tequila Mint Hot Chocolate Photo courtesy J. Kenji Lopez-Alt/seriouseats.com A boozy twist on a cold weather classic. Instead of marshmallows, this minty concoction is packed with tequila and peppermint schnapps to warm you up. Get the recipe >> Pom Pomme Photo courtesy Autumn Giles/seriouseats.com The Pom Pomme is a cool, autumnal blend of pomegranate and apple with an added sparkling punch from the hard cider. Just because it’s fall doesn’t mean you have to drink a piping hot concoction. Get the recipe >> Dirty Girl Scout Photo courtesy: thewateringmouth.com This creamy cocktail gets its name because it tastes just like those irresistible thin mint Girl Scout cookies. With vodka, Kahlua and Bailey’s Irish Cream, this adult beverage is sure to be a party hit. Get the recipe >> Rum Hot Toddy Photo courtesy: wallflowerkitchen.com People swear these cocktails are the best medicine for colds, but you don’t need to have a cough in order to kick back and enjoy a comforting rum hot toddy. With maple syrup, honey and a good dose of rum, this pick-me-up is sure to clear your sinuses and give you a nice warm buzz. Get the recipe >> Glühwein Photo courtesy: www.chefkoch.de You don’t have to travel all the way to the Bavarian Alps to warm up with glühwein. This hot mulled wine is a favorite among Germans during the holiday season and after skiing down the slopes. If you want to be extra authentic, serve it up in little red boots. Get the recipe >> Apple Cider Mimosas Photo courtesy: thecookierookie.com Summer might be coming to an end, but brunch must go on. Put a cold weather twist on your mimosas by using cider instead of orange juice the next time you mix up a batch. The best part about this delicious recipe is how simple it is. All you really need is apple cider and champagne. Get the recipe >> Want more mouth-watering cocktail recipes plus the latest scoop on style and travel? Sign up for our newsletter!

As if it’s not enough to sail the Caribbean in the lap of luxury on a private yacht, these mega yachts up the ante with ridiculously awesome toys that would make any multimillionaire playboy drool. As you daydream of lounging on your own personal sundeck, check out our compilation of some of the coolest yacht features available for charter for the rich and famous. Amphibious Vehicle aboard the Exuma Photo via fraseryachts.com Getting seasick aboard your 163-foot luxury super yacht? No worries. Just hop in The Exuma’s Iveco amphibious Jeep and cruise to shore. Perfect for exploring deserted islands or a trip into town on your voyage across the Mediterranean Sea. The Exuma will set you back $213,000 to charter for a week. On second thought, can we scratch the yacht charter and just rent the floating jeep instead? Jet Surf aboard the Passion Photo via unikgo.com This 173-foot yacht is outfitted with a jet-powered surfboard for guests who want to channel Marty McFly from Back to the Future 2 on the high seas. Jet Surfboards aren’t for the faint of heart; they can crank up to speed of more than 30 miles per hour. The Passion costs a paltry $195,000 – $225,000 to charter for a week. Start saving up now–or just take out a second mortgage in exchange for the best week of your life. Submarine aboard the Naia Photo via Pegaso Marine Research If you want to skip the SCUBA certification but still explore the deep sea beneath your superyacht, Naia has the perfect submarine solution. The 241-foot yacht carries a submersible with enough space for five passengers, capable of diving up to 541 feet beneath the surface. This yacht doubles as a research vessel on occasion, so don’t be surprised if you’re tagging along with a crew of marine biologists scoping out some wild sea life. Paparazzi Laser Field aboard the Eclipse Photo via wikipedia.org If paparazzi try to approach the Eclipse, their cameras will get fried. Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich not only equipped his billion-dollar superyacht with a rumored missile-defense system, but also an anti-paparazzi laser shield. It works by shooting a concentrated beam of light that disrupts a camera’s ability to record a digital image. So, if you want to be equally prepared for a cruise missile as a swarm of paparazzi, charter Abramovich’s yacht. Word to the wise: the cost of the charter isn’t listed online, so it probably ain’t cheap. Outdoor Movie Theater aboard the Maltese Falcon Photo via burgessyachts.com After the sun goes down, turn this yacht’s sails into a massive outdoor cinema on the high seas. With a state-of-the-art surround sound system, you just might feel like you’re in a real movie theater, minus the creaky seats and stale popcorn. The cost to rent this bad boy for a week? A cool half-million. Helicopter aboard the Garcon Photo via www.moranyachts.com If this yacht’s fleet of jet skis, boats and four-man submarine aren’t enough excitement for you, why not take to the skies

Why enjoy happy hour from the confines of a crowded bar when you can sip your cocktail with an incredible view? From sweeping oceanfront vistas to jaw-dropping downtown skylines, we’ve compiled the best the seven spots in America to enjoy a rooftop refreshment. If you’re scared of heights, steer clear of this one. New York City: The Press Lounge Photo via thepresslounge.com Drink in the sights along with a spritzer at this rooftop lounge that offers unparalleld views of Manhattan. The patio wraps around the building, giving you a spectacular 360 degree view. Take in the Empire State Building or Times Square as you enjoy the City that Never Sleeps in style. Chicago: Cindy’s Photo via Cindysrooftop.com Boasting some of the best views of the Windy City, Cindy’s rooftop restaurant and bar has the relaxed feel and decor of a Great Lakes beach house. The open-air terrace offers a great vantage point looking out over Lake Michigan and Millennium Park, which, for the non-natives, is home to that giant silver bean tourists always snap selfies with. Washington, D.C.: The Liaison’s Rooftop Bar and Pool Photo via pqliving.com With poolside cabanas and bottle service, you’ll feel like you’re at the beach instead of the heart of our nation’s capital. Located at The Liaison hotel on Capitol Hill, laze away your day as lobbyists and politician’s staffers scurry on the streets below. St. Petersburg, Florida: The Canopy Rooftop Lounge Photo via visitflorida.com Soak in the sun on this posh terrace lined with private cabanas. The Canopy Rooftop Lounge sits atop the Birchwood Hotel on St. Pete’s exclusive Beach Drive. Pick a couch or post up along the perimeter while you enjoy a craft cocktail and stunning views of Tampa Bay. Las Vegas: 107 Sky Lounge Photo via stratospherehotel.com Billing itself as the highest and sleekest lounge on the Sin City Strip, this dark and cozy venue is perched a dizzying 107 floors up on the Stratosphere Tower. Depending on the day, 107 Sky Lounge offers soothing live jazz or a late-night, nightclub atmosphere with DJs spinning house beats into the early morning hours. If the panoramic views aren’t enough for you, step out of the lounge and brace yourself for one of the Stratosphere’s notoriously terrifying high-rise amusement rides. San Diego: The Wood Photo via dunawaybedandbreakfast.com After catching some swells at Pacific Beach, make your way up to the top of this oceanside restaurant and bar to grab a seat and a pitcher of beer. This unpretentious rooftop watering hole overlooks one of San Diego’s most popular surfing beaches. The crowd is a laid-back mix of surfers, locals and tourists. The Wood is currently being remodeled and we can’t wait to see what the rooftop will look like after its facelift is finished. South Beach, Miami: The Clevelander Photo via clevelander.com After a strenuous day of sipping pina coladas by the pool and soaking up the sun on Miami’s iconic South Beach, heat things up by heading to The Clevelander’s rooftop lounge. Treat yourself to bottle service and views of

Design for manufacture, or DFM, is the term used to describe the process of preparing a product for mass manufacturing. It’s meant to make the product as easy as possible to produce in large quantities, and to perfect every final detail before manufacturing begins. We’re nearing the final phases of DFM for Kulr, which is the last step before moving forward with our functioning prototype. This prototype will be as close to the “real thing” as you can get! After that, we’ll produce the Kulr that’ll be ready for sale. This week, Kulr founder Dane went behind-the-scenes with our manufacturing team to see the latest progress and learn more about the tooling and injection molding process. Kulr is comprised of a number of smaller components, each designed carefully for style and function. We wanted every part of Kulr to look as sleek as possible, while also being lightweight and insulating to max! This means each part will created individually using injection molding, which is the process of injecting a raw, pliable material like plastic into a mold made from hard metal. These molds aren’t easy to make; they take time and a significant investment of resources. That’s where we’ve been focusing our efforts over the last few weeks, and we look forward to completing the process very shortly! Want to stay up-to-date with the entire Kulr manufacturing process? Please subscribe to our mailing list and never miss an update.